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РусскийGlobal culture event: Penderecki’s works were performed in Yerevan for four consecutive days
Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki and the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra performed the renowned conductor’s Concerto Doppio for the violin, viola and the orchestra for the Armenian audience for the first time as part of the events entitled “Days of Krzysztof Penderecki in Armenia”.
The Armenian Philharmonic performed the concerto with violinist Agatha Shimchevska and violist Robert Cabarra under the direction of the maestro. The event also included a performance of Penderecki’s De Natura Sonoris No 3 under the conductor’s direction.
During the event, the orchestra performed Penderecki’s Symphony No 2 with artistic director and principal conductor of the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Eduard Topchyan. The last concert of the series of events dedicated to the Polish composer was attended by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, other government officials, as well as cultural figures and fans of Penderecki.
“I’m very pleased with the fact that this concert marked the launch of the Yerevan Perspectives Festival. It turned out to be a festival within the scope of a festival. Today, Penderecki is the most brilliant individual of our times. There is no other great person like him. We’re also pleased with the fact that he has Armenian roots and that he’s visiting the homeland for the third time already. This is a both a big cultural event in Armenia and a global culture event. For four days, audiences heard the performances of several works of the composer. What’s also special is that the concert included performances by many youth. The maestro was also very excited,” said director of Yerevan Perspectives Festival Stepan Rostomyan, reports “ArmenPress”.
The Armenian audience was inspired by the performances and gave the maestro a standing ovation and endless rounds of applause in the end.
The series of events called “Days of Penderecki in Armenia” will end with the screening of the film “Following the Paths of the Labyrinth” on Jan. 17. The film is about the life and career of Krzysztof Penderecki.
The “Days of Penderecki” kicked off with a performance by the State Youth Choir of Armenia and cellist Bartos Koziak at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall on Jan. 13 and were followed by performances by violinists Anush Nikoghosyan and Ani Karapetyan, violist Yana Daryan, cellist Aram Talalyan, clarinet player Darko Brlek and pianists Artur Avanesov and Julieta Vardanyan at Cafesjian Center for the Arts.
On Jan. 15, the State Chamber Orchestra of Armenia and Hover Chamber Orchestra performed Penderecki’s three Baroque pieces at Komitas Chamber Music Hall.
Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki was born in 1933. It is known that his ancestors were Poles, Ukrainians, Germans and Armenians. During his visit to Armenia, Penderecki said he was happy to come back home. Krzysztof Penderecki is a three-time Grammy Award winner and has received several other awards. He has received the titles of honorable doctor and professor from different institutions as well. In November 2013, by the decree of RA President Serzh Sargsyan, Krzysztof Penderecki was granted the 1st degree medal “For services to the Homeland” in light of his anniversary. The award was handed to the great composer by RA Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan.
